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Breathe Easier: Tips for Improving Your Lung Health
Healthy lungs are key to your overall health. They help you think clearly, allow your organs and tissues to function smoothly, and help your immune system protect your body.
Patient Story
More than a match: How two transplant patients found each other through Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Transplant Mentor Program
When Carrie Gobble was listed for a lung transplant, she found two matches.
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How to Stay Active, Safe, and Motivated to Exercise This Winter
We answer your questions about working out in cold weather.
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Who Should Get Screened for Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer screenings have been shown to reduce deaths by 20%-30% in high-risk populations. Learn about who should be screened as well as what to expect during the scan.
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For the First Time in St. Louis, a Robotic Arm Guides Physicians in Performing a Lung Biopsy — and Might Be Key in Diagnosing Lung Cancer Earlier
In a surgical suite at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a robotic arm snakes an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible tube through a patient’s airway. Once the tube reaches the lungs, the surgeon operating the device remotely uses a tiny camera to search the area for an abnormal growth, or nodule, that might be cancerous.
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Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself
Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself
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Prepare for and Prevent Seasonal Viruses
Winter’s frigid temperatures often drive us to gather indoors with family and friends, increasing the risk of developing a respiratory illness.
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How Can You Reduce Your Risk of Lung Cancer?
The earlier lung cancer is detected, the better the odds are of successful treatment.
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How to Keep Your Mood From Falling Like the Leaves
Many people call fall their favorite season.
Patient Story
‘Crazy twists' and a Special Bond Mark Patient's Transplant Journey
Mitch Reynolds didn’t leave Barnes-Jewish Hospital alone on Feb. 8.